b'When Art AndHumor CollideThis issues cover artist, Lucia Heffernan,is a graphic artist by trade and an oilpainter by design. Her experimentalstyles of contemporary realismbalance her artistic sensibilities,technique, and a wonderful senseof humor.As I evolve, said Heffernan,what remains constant is my respectfor the animals that inspire me, andmy desire to bring a smile to the faceSince publishing our first of every viewer.issue in 2006, every cover of Continued on the next page g Lucia and HarleyThe New Barker has featuredan original work of art bya different artist.www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 43'